Rhythm is everywhere and everyone has the ability to play it. The benefits of understanding rhythm translate across the entire musical spectrum; regardless of what instrument you play. It is my passion and I aspire to assist others in developing their own awareness of it and empower them to express what it is they have to say to the world.

About:

What You Get

• Professional drummer, educator, producer and audio engineer based in the Denver area.

• B.A. in Music from Central Missouri State University

• Worked all throughout Colorado with countless bands, experienced session drummer, PIT percussionist for local musical theater companies

• Providing tailored lessons to all ages/abilities for over 20 years

Lessons:

• Drum basics: kit set up/posture/grip/rudiments and time keeping

  • Fundamentals matter. This is the key to getting to your goals quickly

• Mind & Body conditioning/Rhythmic orchestration of limbs

  • internalizing pulse/developing pocket and flow

• Organized lesson plans based on the students musical goals or particular area of interest: including materials/handouts

  • Weekly Hour lessons suggested, custom times available

• Reading and rhythm transcription

  • understanding notation, Putting pen to paper, translating what you hear

• Acoustic/Electric Drum Studio Space

  • Play with another drummer/along to your favorite song on a real drum set

  • Unlock you e-kit’s potential by learning how to navigate menus/play-along features/Sound library

*not my studio

Additional Background Info:

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he began playing drums at age 11, taking lessons at his local drum shop and playing in local rock bands. Later, he continued his study of both percussion and audio engineering at Central Missouri State University; where he graduated with a B.A. in Music. After which he traveled and live in Japan for several years. While there, he taught English and honed his skills as an educator providing personalized lessons for his students. In 2006, he relocated to Colorado and continued working as a professional musician and educator.

As an educator, lessons with Mike have the ability to span a diverse range of musical genres, concepts, and applications. He is passionate about music and provides music lessons tailored specifically to each of his students in order to assist them in reaching their own musical goals.

As an audio engineer, Mike has built his own recording studio over the years resulting in a hybrid digital/analog setup. This has allowed him to gain a working knowledge of proper recording techniques and familiarity with recording software, digital audio workstations, electronic drum kits, drum machines, sequencers, and MIDI systems.

“Mikes depth of knowledge and experience combined with his ability to personalize the material and make it fun helped my son to learn the techniques presented with ease and look forward to future instruction!”

• Mike H.

“Taking lessons from Mike has been great. I recommend Mike if you want diversity in drumming lessons, learning at your pace, and best bang for your buck!”

• P.J. V.